清十九世紀 揚州作褐地套紅綠料山水圖鼻煙壺

carved through the cinnabar-red and emerald-green overlays to the caramel-beige ground with a continuous landscape with a fisherman in the distance and a crane flying overhead, stopper (2)

同豐行，香港，1976年

There is a 0.2 cm shallow chip to the top of the mouth, and a small chip to one of the tree leaves. There is also a minute chip to the bottom edge of the fishing boat. Otherwise, the snuff bottle is in general good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar Yangzhou school snuff bottle from the Mary and George Bloch collection was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 1st June 2015, lot 155.